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I smoked for over 40 years, having unsuccessfully tried all stop smoking things, and gave up completely in January thanks to electronic cigarettes. I would highly recommend them to anyone trying to quit. david

I got my Ultra 2 from the diabetes nurse on Tuesday, which has 10 strips. She said to test 3 times a week till see her again in 3 weeks. Any suggestions as to time of day for the 9 tests? Should I test at the same times each week so it is a constant thing or different times which might show...

Thanks for the quick reply. I phoned them and they are sending me some record books. Thanks david

Does anyone know where I can find / buy a diary which I can <i>write</i> the records in? I have One Touch Ultra 2, which does not include a record diary, and the software but my printer never works so I would be unable to take a printout to the diabetes nurse or doctor. thanks david

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Useful info. Thanks. david

I see there are Voluntary Groups run by Diabetes UK. Does anyone have any experience of these? What happens at meetings? I'm a bit wary of joining one as I used to go to a voluntary group which was supposed to help with depression and that turned out to be a complete waste of time...

Thanks. I got some at Morrison's. david

I'm still very new to all this having been diagnosed only 2 weeks ago. I find this food labelling completely baffling and I don't understand what I am supposed to be looking for anyway. Also, I'm 56, male, living alone so food has never been an important issue for me before. It would help if...

I just received my membership pack for Diabetes UK and there was a leaflet inside for Mullerlight yogurt. It says it is virtually fat free [ 96 calories per pot ] and "contains only moderate amounts of sugar [ mainly from the milk and fruit ]. Does anyone here know anything about Mullerlight...

Where do you get the Dalfour Jam from? Is it available in supermarkets or should I order online? david

Thanks for the replies. I'll check out M&S. david

Does anyone know of a brand of yogurt which is low fat and low sugar? I can find plenty which say low fat but am unsure about low sugar. I'm new to all this and find the labels impossible to understand. Thanks for any help. david